Kebbi Assembly By‑Election: Low Turnout Recorded in Zuru as Voting Begins

Voter participation was low in parts of Zuru town, Kebbi State, as the Zuru State Constituency by‑election began on Saturday.

The by‑election seeks to fill the seat in the Kebbi State House of Assembly that became vacant after the death of Speaker Mohammed Usman Zuru, who represented the constituency until his passing on April 6.

According to information obtained by DAILY POST, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at several polling units were seen waiting for voters to arrive and cast their ballots.

At Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, INEC officials appeared idle while they awaited voters.

Low turnout was also noted at other polling units visited in the area.

Residents of Zuru town continued their normal activities, with shops, filling stations and other commercial centres remaining open.

At Mango Waje Polling Unit in the Manga area of Zuru town, voting began at about 9:14 a.m., with only a few voters in line at the time of observation.

By 9:31 a.m., some INEC officials had not yet arrived at their designated polling units, while others were reportedly waiting for further instructions before proceeding to their assigned locations.